Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum

(860) 486-2712 

Fax:  (860) 486-6783

Automated General Skate Schedule:  (860) 486-3808

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Skate Sharpening Is Available

Student Employment Is Available

Facility Accepts Cash And Checks Only; No Credit Or Debit Cards

The Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum is the home to UConn's men's and women's varsity ice hockey program. In addition, there are many skating opportunities available.

Admission to women’s ice hockey games is free. Men’s home games ticket prices are $6 for reserved all ages, $5 for general admission adult, $3 for general admission senior and youth, $2 for UConn students with a valid ID and groups of 20 or more are $2 each.

Tickets are available through the Online Ticketing Center at UConnHuskies.com. Tickets are also available at the Division of Athletics Ticket Office in the Hugh S. Greer Field House in Storrs and at the gate on game day. The ticket office accepts only cash or checks on day of game.

UConn Men's Ice Hockey

UConn Women's Ice Hockey

The forum is host to many different types of programs.

Skating Lessons are open to the public and operate in three seasonal sessions.

Fall Sunday afternoons: September-November

Spring Sunday afternoons: January-March

Summer: Monday or Wednesday Nights June-August

All ages and skill levels are welcome. Lessons are taught by USFSA Professionals who utilize the USFSA Basic Skills Program.

Minimum age is four years old. Parents may enroll, but must skate in their own group. Children must take lessons without a parent or guardian and use single runner skates which are available for rent.

Helmets are recommended but not required for all participants.

Public Skating

General Skate sessions are open to the public. Admission is $5, rental skates are $4 per pair. Skate sharpening is available at $5 per pair while you wait. Schedule is subject to change due to weather and other conflicts. Check by phone before leaving home at (860) 486-3808. Holiday General Skate sessions do sellout, avoid problems by arriving at least 20 minutes prior to your session.

UConn Intramurals

Games and participation are regulated by Recreational Services.

Men’s and Women’s Hockey Club and Figure Skating Club

UConn Club Sports

Youth Hockey

The Northeastern Connecticut Icedogs utilize this facility as their Home Rink. The Icedogs provide teams for ages beginner to 16 years old and compete in CHC sanctioned competition

High School Hockey

E.O. Smith High School Hockey Co-op (Tolland High School and Windham High School)

practices here and hosts their home games. The season runs from December-March.

Eastern Lightning Hockey clinics

Eastern Lightning hosts youth clinics for children of all ages and abilities during the summer and fall.

Lady Lightning Adult women’s hockey

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